Nursing (Mental Health) with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** <br/><br/>**Home fee-paying students can access a non-repayable maintenance grant of at least £5,000 per year. You may also be eligible for additional financial support based on your circumstances. Learn more at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/health-and-social-care/fees-and-funding** <br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/>- Gain the skills to join the rewarding and in-demand field of mental health nursing. <br/><br/><br/>- Develop professional skills for leadership roles in clinical or academic settings. <br/><br/><br/>- Broaden your knowledge alongside other health and social care professionals. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn from enthusiastic experts with a variety of clinical experience.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from real-world experience with placements and hands-on practicals.<br/><br/><br/>This unique course offers you an exciting opportunity to become a fully qualified nurse, providing compassionate nursing care in mental health. You’ll consider the changing nature of health, illness and recovery – as well as the relationship between healthcare professionals and service users. You’ll graduate as a reflective, competent and employable professional.<br/><br/>This foundation year course is for those who dont meet the entry requirements for our BSc Nursing (Mental Health) course, or would like extra preparation before starting degree-level study. <br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/>All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.<br/><br/>On this course you’ll learn from academic staff who have a variety of clinical expertise and experience. You’ll apply your theoretical study directly to your practice setting, using the knowledge, skills and attributes you’ve gained. The course is a blend of theory and hands-on practical work, giving you the opportunity to practise what you learn in both simulated and real-world settings.<br/><br/>You learn through:<br/>- Exams <br/><br/><br/>- Poster presentation <br/><br/><br/>- Reflective writing <br/><br/><br/>- Assessment of proficiency in practice <br/><br/><br/>- Extended project <br/><br/><br/>- Group and individual presentations <br/><br/><br/>- Written assessment <br/><br/><br/>**Applied learning**<br/>**Live Projects**<br/>Applied learning takes place in our specialist labs, practice facilities, simulation environments and workshops – as well externally through field trips, educational visits, digital technologies, and even by loan access to specialist equipment so you can work on or off-campus. These activities are directed or supported by lecturers or technical experts, providing you with opportunities to practise and apply your learning. <br/><br/>Practice learning takes place in a range of settings where nurses care for adults, children, and young people. You’ll participate in activities that contribute to your training and demonstrate the responsibilities involved. <br/><br/>**Work Placements**<br/>You’ll apply your learning through real-world placements, projects, internships and voluntary activities. These take place in work settings, through online interfaces and within the university. <br/><br/>There’s also an optional placement – where you can arrange an experience nationally or internationally to meet your personal professional development needs and support your employability.<br/><br/>You’ll be supervised and supported by practice supervisors, practice assessors, link lecturers and academic assessors – enabling you to learn and safely achieve proficiency and autonomy in your professional role.

Do you want to be part of a friendly, inclusive student community? Then look no further. <br/><br/>Sheffield Hallam's commitment to equal opportunities has seen them ranked amongst the top 10 universities in the world for their impact on reducing inequality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023). That means friendly staff, gold-standard teaching across all faculties (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023) and career-relevant modules. Sheffield Hallam's staff are committed to close support throughout your studies. You’ll have access to three academic advisors to help you achieve your full potential.<br/><br/>With over 20,000 professional placements offered every year, you'll graduate with an impressive CV and enviable experience. Computer scientists could work with brands like IBM, lawyers with Irwin Mitchell and DLA Piper, and business students can engage in real-client projects for major companies like Lloyds Banking Group. <br/> <br/>You'll also be studying in one of the top 10 most affordable student cities in the UK (NatWest Student Living Index 2023). With exciting nightlife, delicious food, & the stunning Peak District all on your doorstep, you'll feel right at home! <br/><br/>Register Interest today!